The full line-up from ZEN Bike Co. Zen Bicycle Fabrication, a bike frame manufacturer based in north Portland, has launched an in-house brand of bicycles under the Zen Bike Co. label. Zen launched back in October 2011 and has found a niche for themselves by making production runs of frames for many other brands.

Metroride helmet from Nutcase Portland-based Nutcase Helmets has launched a new helmet model called the “Metroride,” a new helmet they say is aimed at people who want gear that is, “aerodynamic, lightweight, and highly functional.” We haven’t seen one in person yet, but they look pretty nice. Check out the company press release below to Read More »

Women’s plum color on the left, men’s white on the right.(Images: Showers Pass)_ Industry Ticker Showers Pass, a riding apparel company based in southeast Portland, continues to push the boundary on innovative bike apparel that works in wet weather. Their latest is a jacket that packs up small and packs a high-tech rain-busting punch. I’ve Read More »